Pastry Sous Chef

Gage Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Pastry Sous Chef, responsible for managing the pastry section, ensuring high productivity and quality. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with competitive pay and benefits, including health coverage and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) Program

Paid Leave

Dining Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section of the kitchen.
• Assist in the production of high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Pastry Sous Chef role at Gage Hospitality Group.

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program, and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs, and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality, and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a fun and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our team at The Gage. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental 100% paid & Vision 100% paid)
• 401(k) Program after 90 days (Company Match)
• Paid Leave
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
• CTA Discount Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pastry Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage the pastry section of the kitchen while working alongside other chefs.
• Show proficiency in baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing, and decorating in a high-volume setting.
• Assist in the production of high-quality breads, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.
• Plate and garnish desserts in an appealing and creative way.
• Produce all components for plated desserts, including ice creams and sorbets.
• Work with ovens, placing dough in pans or molds, and baking products in a high-traffic kitchen.
• Check the quality of raw materials to meet standards.
• Prepare baked goods for multi-units and catering.
• Review menu specifications and ensure pastry team adherence.
• Oversee pastry line and inventory; lead preparation, production, and presentation of baked goods, pastries, and desserts.
• Decorate pastries and desserts for presentation.
• Assist in training and developing new recipes and menus to keep up with trends.
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Pastry Chef on staffing needs, recruitment, and training.
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and guests.

What Makes You Great:

• You are customer-service oriented with a passion for hospitality.
• You have open availability.
• You maintain a positive attitude every shift.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, convivial environment.
• You are a team player willing to perform other duties as needed.

Required Education, Experience, and Documentation:

• At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English.

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.